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From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
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Design and implementation of a dimmer switch for the Goshawk 11 headlamps.27th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan39
Design of dipping headlights for the Goshawk, comparing a dimmer switch to using side lights.26th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan40
The testing and issues found with the Goshawk II magneto ignition system.4th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan41
Magneto timing, potential issues, and a recommendation for supplying cars with a pre-prepared magneto setup.4th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan42
Test report on the Goshawk II silencer and cutout, detailing issues with noise levels and power output.4th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan43
The design and efficiency of various Goshawk engine silencers, including a new design with a cutout.4th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan44
The advantages and disadvantages of an exhaust cutout system on a 40/50 model.10th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan45
Test report comparing horsepower output with various silencer configurations at different engine speeds.17th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan46
Mr. Royce's strict weight limits for the Goshawk car, covering the chassis, body, passengers, and springs.17th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan47
The importance of weight-saving on the chassis versus the weight of bodies and accessories.4th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan48
Evaluating the performance of the No. 6 Goshawk car, focusing on its steering, control, and unsatisfactory suspension compared to the No. 4 model.10th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan49
Excessive oil consumption and smokey exhaust in Goshawk II engines, detailing a solution by modifying the piston scraper ring.9th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan50
Adopting a bevelled scraper ring for maximum efficiency over other solutions.9th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan51
Effects of deeper radiators, bigger fans, and compression on water temperature.9th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan52
Change of axle ratios on the Goshawk-11 car for demonstration purposes.10th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan53
Shock absorber settings and axle ratio for a 6-Goshawk-11 vehicle.2nd Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan54
Arrangements to road test the modernised 7-Goshawk-11 car in France after the Paris Show.12th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan55
The Goshawk 11 magneto, discussing the choice between magneto and battery ignition systems.12th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan56
Adjustment of road spring ratings for cars intended for export markets with rougher roads.26th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan57
Elusive battery ignition trouble observed on production Goshawk chassis.28th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan58
Investigating and attempting to rectify ignition coil weakness through improved insulation and paraffin wax treatment.28th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan59
Analysis of ignition coil weakness and misfiring related to ballast resistance and spark timing.28th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan60
Analysis of ignition coil performance, focusing on ballast resistance, magnetic saturation, and operating voltage.28th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan61
Analysis of ignition coil performance, comparing the Goshawk and 40/50 engines and experimenting with different secondary winding turns.28th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan62
Analysis of coil performance trials, comparing different winding turns and ballast resistances.28th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan63
Analysis of ignition coil performance, discussing issues with ballast resistance, current draw, and potential misfiring in Goshawk engines.28th Oct 1923West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan64
Ignition coil improvements and variations for the Goshawk chassis, comparing different constructions and turn counts.28th Oct 1923West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan65
Replacement of thick leaf springs with thin leaf springs, considering cost and performance.26th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan66
Conclusions on chassis design, shock dampers, and tyre pressures for 20.HP and 40.HP models.13th Oct 1930West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan67
Different types of rectifiers for chassis batteries, recommending the B.T.H. Tungar rectifier.31th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan68
Covering memo for reports on the operation of a Westinghouse Spark & Ignition Tester.31th Jan 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan69
Instructional report on the trial of a Westinghouse Spark-C Ignition Tester.26th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan70
Instructions and test results for an ignition tester under various spark plug conditions.26th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan71
Instructions detailing the operational limitations of an ignition testing instrument when used with spark gaps.26th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan72
Instructions for interpreting test results based on flash brilliancy and gap width.26th Jul 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan73
Instructions on the operation and testing of a Westinghouse 'Spark-C' Tester.20th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan74
Instructions on the behaviour of spark gaps, high-frequency oscillations, and voltage.6th Nov 1918West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan75
Instructions for diagnosing spark plug faults using a tester based on the resulting light glow.6th Nov 1918West Wittering \ I \ October1922  Scan76
Concluding that the butterfly valve for exhaust heating on the EAC carburetter is a nuisance and should be reverted to a water-heated throttle.1st Sep 1925West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan0
Modifications to the Goshawk 11 steering system for the first production cars.11th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan1
Steering troubles on the Goshawk 11 front axle and Mr. Royce's opinion on a solution.14th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan2
Analysis of knocking gears and potential causes related to the camshaft drive and crankshaft impulses.5th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan3
Methods to manage crankshaft speed irregularities using flywheels and experimental setups.26th Apr 1917West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan4
Inquiry regarding conclusions on the design of spring shackles and bushes for the export chassis.6th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan5
Clarifying Mr. Royce's decision on raising a chassis by .5 inches.7th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan6
Distributing a coloured diagram and explanation for a new electrical silent starter control system.19th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan7
On Goshawk steering, noting Mr. Royce's dislike for raising the No.4 Goshawk 11 car by .5 inches.9th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan8
M.sch. 1322, detailing the dumb iron and front shackle for the front springs applicable to Goshawk, Stork, Curlew, and Vulture models.9th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan9
Dispatch of drawings for Goshawk 11 radiator shutters.9th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan10
Complexity and timeline for fitting new springs and a new rear brake system to the Hawk-Northcliffe axle.11th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan11
Repair and subsequent sale of a Delage car, as per Mr. Royce's suggestion.14th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan12
Telegram from Royce requesting 'Six exi' be sent to Wittering for reference on electrical equipment.14th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan13
Potential modifications and material changes for the Goshawk engine induction pipe.14th Sep 1925West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan14
Drawings for the controls of hand-operated shutters for the Goshawk 11.15th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan15
Telegram received by telephone concerning the trial of a Goshawk silencer.15th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan16
Piston ring stops for the 40/50 chassis and a new method from America.15th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan17
The return of a Delage car to Derby before its sale.16th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan18
Recommendation to modify the clutch pedal with a longer lever to reduce the pressure required for operation.16th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan19
Mr. Royce's conditional approval for a Gleason gears arrangement on chassis prior to 1700.16th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan20
Feedback on the road test of a Goshawk model, detailing performance, issues, and suggestions for improvement.18th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan21
Broken spoke on a Dunlop wire wheel fitted to a Goshawk 11.18th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan22
Feedback from the Liverpool agent on the excellent performance of a loaned 4-Goshawk-11 car after a weekend test drive.20th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan23
Further notes from a visit regarding design modifications for various vehicle components.20th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan24
Series of technical notes on design and production improvements for various vehicle components.1st Jun 1919West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan25
Notes on Goshawk engine steering and fan modifications.28th Sep 1934West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan26
Request for a power curve of the Hawk-Northcliffe with a Claudel-Hobson carburetter at the same compression.21th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan27
Drawing No. LeC 1621 for the Goshawk hand lever for shutters.21th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan28
Requesting the construction of a pogo stick-like pedal pressure indicator for the Experimental department, referencing drawing Lec 1627.22th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan29
Single quenching process for 5% case-hardened nickel steel gears.22th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan30
Telegram from Royce to Hives about the need for open cars in Paris and one car for photography.25th Sep 1914West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan31
Manufacturing and performance issues of front springs for the Phantom and 20HP models.23th Sep 1925West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan32
Wing stays, wiring, and bolt-locking on Goshawk cars.25th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan33
Confirmation of a wire, requesting the immediate dispatch of one switchbox for Goshawk 11.26th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan34
Fitting a Goshawk II dynamo and motor onto a Goshawk I engine.26th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan35
Request for four size 5 millboards and two yards of tracing cloth to be sent with the No.4 Goshawk 11 car.28th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan36
Drawings LeC 1629 and LeC 1631 for a Goshawk 11 engine fan and its modifications.28th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan37
Technical memo comparing various electric and vacuum windscreen wiper models.28th Sep 1925West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan38
Weight reduction on the Phantom chassis, wheels, tyres and engine.29th Sep 1925West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan39
Required modifications for the Goshawk Ignition & Lighting Switch.29th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan40
Potential failures and suggested improvements for a switch and its components, including diagrams of spring washers.6th Aug 1919West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan41
Postscript detailing a screw failure due to badly formed spring washers and recommending material and length changes.4th Oct 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan42
Proposal for a modified exhaust system for the 'Stork' model to accommodate the fitting of front wheel brakes.30th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan43
Design and drawings for the 'Stork' pneumatic brake system.30th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan44
Specimen Goshawk II radiator shutter and potential alternative construction methods.30th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan45
The front axle radius rod for the 'Stork' project, referencing scheme 1325.30th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan46
Design changes for an air pump on a four-wheel brake system for the 40/50 chassis.30th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan47
Incorrectly fitted footboards on a Goshawk-11 chassis due to a works error.1st Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan48
Decision against raising the car's front suspension on the Goshawk model.9th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan49
Tests of different fans, pulleys, and cowlings for the Goshawk II engine to improve radiator airflow and prevent boiling.1st Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan50
Comparison of wind velocity tests on Goshawk car fans with various configurations.1st Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan51
Bump test performed on a Goshawk-11 chassis, detailing component failures over time.1st Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan52
Issues with front shock absorbers, including failures of the aluminium casting and torn leathers, with suggestions for design improvements.9th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan53
The investigation of an engine gear rattle in the Goshawk 11.9th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan54
Tests on the Goshawk clutch pedal pressure and the improvements made by fitting a longer lever.11th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan55
Advantages of using hardened surfaces for spring shackles and bushes over phosphor bronze.11th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan56
Letter to Mr. Ricardo regarding fuel investigations for the 'Hawk' engine and arranging the supply of drawings.13th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan57
The loan of a Goshawk-11 car, the trial of a 30/98 Vauxhall, and a job inquiry for a chauffeur position.13th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan58
Goshawk 11 engine gear rattles, identifying the camshaft as the cause and outlining potential solutions.1st Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan59
The failure of an oilless bearing for the front engine support on a 7-Goshawk-11.13th Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan60
Recommendation to fix rattling in a Goshawk-Exrodee magneto drive by fitting circular spring steel discs.1st Sep 1922West Wittering \ I \ September1922  Scan61


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